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The sun is 'unusually quiet', say scientists

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-01T07:51:00Z

Our star could be in a unusually inactive phase compared to its galactic counterparts, new study shows


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Ultimate hangover cure can be made from 'fruits, roots and leaves', scientists claim

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-01T14:13:45Z

Greasy food and Bloody Marys not cutting through the wretchedness? Try this instead


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'Superfast' new manufacturing method could mean breakthrough in battery technology, scientists say

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-01T13:29:00Z

'Reinvention' of ceramics firing process could be used by artificial intelligence to create new materials with wide range of possible applications


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Koalas drink water by licking wet trees, scientists discover

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-04T16:45:50Z

Enigmatic marsupial has previously been thought to absorb almost all its moisture from eating leaves


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From new ultraviolet wavelengths to virucidal face masks: Could these new technologies help defeat coronavirus?

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-05T15:40:09Z

David Keys speaks to scientists and health experts about the new tools that could help in the fight against Covid-19 and future coronavirus outbreaks


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Rivers existed on Mars 3.7 billion years ago, study finds

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-05T21:15:28Z

Extremely high-resolution imagery allowed researchers to 'read' rocks on planet surface


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Tesla applies to become UK energy provider raising hopes its giant batteries could help power the country

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-04T12:04:00Z

The company has submitted an application to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority "authorising it to generate electricity"


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Children's computer game Roblox insider tricked by hacker for access to users' data

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-05T10:12:00Z

The hacker had access to personal information, the ability to change passwords and two-factor authentication, and could steal valuable in-game items from some of the 'richest' players in the game


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Adult live-streaming site CAM4 exposes millions of models' personal information

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-05T15:19:00Z

First and last names, email addresses, gender and sexual orientation, and credit card information of models and users was left on an insecure server


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Tumblr deletes millions of white supremacist reblogs after new policy update

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-05T07:51:00Z

The social media site says it has removed over 4.5 million reblogs in an attempt to rid the site of hateful content on the platform.


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'Tug of war' effect could explain why North Magnetic Pole has moved from Canada towards Siberia, scientists say

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-06T09:49:00Z

Researchers suggest unusual rapid shift is due to competing patches of magnetic field


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Twitter launches coronavirus fact-checks for people who search for 5G conspiracy theories

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-06T11:11:38Z

Users will receive a prompt from the UK government with a link to accurate information


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New black hole discovered closer than any other to Earth

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-06T10:16:00Z

System could be 'tip of the iceberg' and many more could be waiting to be found, scientists say


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Flower full moon 2020: How to watch the final supermoon of the year this week

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-06T13:00:00Z

May will be the the last chance to see the celestial event until 2021


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Coronavirus: Intensive farming provides perfect conditions for viruses to spread between animals and humans, study shows

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-06T14:38:37Z

Stop the Wildlife Trade: 'I think this is a wake-up call to be more responsible about farming methods, so we can reduce the risk of outbreaks of problematic pathogens in the future,' say scientists


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Bright time: Why is the sun less active than other stars?

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-06T15:02:05Z

A new study shows that the brightest object in the solar system has significantly less starlight than previously thought, but what might that mean for life here on earth? Andrew Norton explains


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Stargazing in May: An interstellar journey

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-06T16:07:38Z

Comet Swan is due to make an appearance over the northern hemisphere as it travels towards the sun


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UK's largest bird of prey returns to England for first time in 240 years

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-04T10:20:00Z

White-tailed eagles last seen on Isle of Wight in 1780


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Coronavirus: Llamas offer hope in fight against the outbreak

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-07T09:58:00Z

Camelids produce antibodies that have been found to neutralise Covid-19


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250 million-year-old marine reptile 'evolved pebble-shaped teeth to crush prey'

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-08T08:03:22Z

Experts believe they are more closely related to crocodiles and dinosaurs and birds than they are to lizards and snakes


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Scientists get 'lucky' with new image of Jupiter that could help solve mystery of its powerful swirling storms

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-08T13:46:00Z

Pictures are some of the sharpest infrared images of Jupiter ever taken from the Earth


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China's new experimental spacecraft returns to Earth – after experiencing mysterious malfunction

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-05-08T14:37:00Z

Chinese space agency hopes capsule can one day carry six astronauts into space


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Target Circle Deals March 29th - April 4th: 40% Off Turtle Beach Battle Buds

By www.cheapassgamer.com
Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 07:52:34 +0000

Lots of gaming headphone deals for those brave enough to go into stores.
These are the deals:

30% Off Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero Wireless headset for PC (Expires April 4th)

30% Off Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Pro Wired PC Gaming headset (Expires April 4th)

40% Off Turtle Beach Battle Buds In-ear Gaming headset (Expires April 4th)

15% Off Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Headset All Varieties (Expires April 4th)

30% Off ROCCAT Kone Aimo Owl-Eye Mouse Black & White (Expires April 4th)

30% Off ROCCAT Sense Aimo Mousepad for PC Gaming (Expires April 4th)


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Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord $37.50 -- cdkeys.com (PC/Steam)

By www.cheapassgamer.com
Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:26:27 +0000

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is currently $37.50 on cdkeys.com. Yesterday it was $41. 

 

https://www.cdkeys.com/pc/games/mount-and-blade-ii-2-bannerlord-pc

 

On Steam its MSRP is $50 with a limited time sale going on now for $45. The game just came out to Early Access 3/31.

 

The question now is: jump now on the good price, or will the price continue to fall?

 

Note: It's in Early Access and has been in development for like 8 years. Expect some clunk.


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Resident Evil 3 @ Target for $35 in-store pickup

By www.cheapassgamer.com
Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 05:26:00 +0000

As the title states, game is currently $49.99 and finally available for ordering. Add it to your cart plus 2 other $49.99 games, make sure the other 2 are shipped. Either keep them all for around $35 each, or cancel the other 2 games and end up with RE3 on day 1 for $35.

https://www.target.com/p/resident-evil-3-xbox-one/-/A-79468974

https://www.target.com/p/resident-evil-3-playstation-4/-/A-79468973


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Epic Game Store: Totally Reliable Delivery Service FREE + Spring Sale

By www.cheapassgamer.com
Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 17:09:28 +0000

Totally Reliable Delivery Service FREE (download before 4/8)
 

The Spring Sale is now here with fresh offers across a range of top content! Don't forget, Epic Coupons acquired in our Holiday Sale are expiring May 1, 2020 2:59am EST and able to be used on any eligible purchase $14.99 or above!

Spring Sale - ends 4/16

 

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    RiteAid BonusCash rewards for Apr 5-11, 2020 ... 20% ROI on Xbox, GameStop, Apple, Google, Netflix, Nike, Panera, Fandango, AMC, & Regal GC's

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 03:16:09 +0000

    It's a bumper crop of BonusCash at your local Rite-Aid this week, with not 1, 2, 3, but 4 gaming GC's, and 1 of those gives you even more options!

    • Nike, GameStop, Netflix ... $5 BonusCash when you buy $25 of these items.*
    • Google Play, AMC Theatres, Apple AppStore/iTunes, Fandango, XBOX, Panera Bread, Regal Theatres ... $6 BonusCash when you buy $30 of these items.*

    FYI, "GameStop" is a big win, because not only can you purchase (additional) XBOX, PSN, Nintendo, and Steam credit there, but you order the GC credit from their website, and get a redemption code instantly after checkout.
     
    For those who are new to the "Rite-Aid wellness+ reward BonusCash" program, you'll receive the $$$ amount when you purchase the minimum amount specified. Gift-cards within the same bullet-point share the same "limit 2 offers per customer", but you can earn rewards on the other bullet-point lines as well. For example, you can purchase $25 each of GameStop & Netflix (or $50 of GameStop) ... and still be able to purchase another $60 mix of Google & Apple & XBOX, and can stagger your 4 GC purchases throughout the week.

    Screenshot of 2 separate GC offers (bullet points) included here:

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    Small print (at bottom of weekly ad) and BonusCash T&C's included here:
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    FYI ... the limit of "2 offers per customer" is tracked by your "wellness+ rewards" account, so you'll need to limit yourself to 2 offers per line item throughout the week, and not just "2 per transaction" or "2 per day". At the time of purchase, your printed receipt will indicate how many of the "limit 2" you've met, but neither the website nor register will indicate ...

    • if you've met the limit of 2 items per BonusCash group with the current transaction, or
    • if the transaction you're about to complete exceeds the limit of 2 per week, or
    • when your BonusCash rewards will expire.

    Luckily the mobile RiteAid app (and website) list your individual accumulation & cashing out on a per transaction basis, so that's a good way to keep tabs on the expiration dates, since you only get 30 days to spend the BonusCash once earned. Good luck!

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    Final Fantasy Remake - Double 10 Dollar Rewards for Preorder?

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:25:58 +0000

    Not sure if it was a glitch or intentional, but I got a notice this morning saying that my copy of Final Fantasy Remake Standard Edition had shipped.  That made me happy enough, as I was afraid it might be delayed - had it pre-ordered on Amazon but it shifted to delivery unknown earlier in the week so I canceled it.  But, back on topic - about 3 hours later I got a message that I had a 25 dollar reward.  I did not have anywhere near that many points before so I looked for where they came from.  When I clicked on the Final Fantasy VII Remake purchase, this is what it said:

     

    Total Points: 1142

    My Best Buy Visa Purchase Bonus - 83

    $10 Dollar Certificate for Final Fantasy VII Preorder - 500

    $10 Dollar Certificate for Final Fantasy VII Preorder - 500

    Base Points - 59

     

    Did this happen to anyone else?  Considering I preordered it when I still had Gamers Club - so got it for 51.23 ... this has been an especially Cheap Ass Gamer type of purchase.

     

    P.S.  Sigh, I really miss Gamers Club.  Hate spending 64.04 on new releases (that includes local tax).


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    Console Games, Merch Sale with Free Shipping and 50% Off 1 Month Uplay+ at Ubi Store

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:47:44 +0000

    Uplay+ service, with access to + 100 games is is 50% off for the 1st month!  Members can get unlimited access to + 100 games for $6.99
    https://store.ubi.com/us/uplayplus/
     
    Free shipping and +50% off on all physical games until April 19th. There's merch on sale as well.
    https://store.ubi.com/us/free-shipping-sale/


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    PlayStation Move Motion Controller Two-Pack & Tilt Brush Bundle - $99.99 @ PlayStation Direct

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 08:38:30 +0000

     
    NEW, free shipping automatic at checkout for any order over $70.
     
    Tilt Brush on PSN - $19.99
     
    Deals on these a far and few between. New Move controllers are out of stock in a lot of places. This is direct from PlayStation and likely to be the newest batch of manufactured controllers as they are in a new box with a digital code included.
     
    Much better than dealing with the used PS3 era Moves with degraded batteries.
     
    Alternatively, purchase an open-box from Best Buy for $84.99. 
     
    Not a blazing deal, but if you are in the market for these it might be the best you'll find for a bit.


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    Slay the Spire (PS4) - $8.99, (Switch) - $21.99 at Best Buy

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 14:38:24 +0000

    I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned yet since its been going on for a few days now.  Great game.  Price before GCU.

     

    Slay the Spire (PS4) - $8.99

    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/slay-the-spire-standard-edition-playstation-4/6379879.p?skuId=6379879

     

    Slay the Spire (Switch) - $21.99

    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/slay-the-spire-standard-edition-nintendo-switch/6379876.p?skuId=6379876


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    Target Circle Deals April 12th - April 18th: 25% Off ROCCAT Vulcan Aimo Keyboard

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 08:39:36 +0000

    25% Off ROCCAT Vulcan Aimo Keyboard Black & White/Silver (Expires April 18th)

     

    10% Off My Arcade Gamestation Assorted Items (Expires April 22nd)


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    Raise Gift Cards - Save an extra 5%

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:23:48 +0000

    Saw this in an email. Save 5% on Raise Gift Cards until 11:59PM

     

    Use Coupon Code: APRIL

     

    Would be a good time to buy PSN / Xbox / Nintendo cards for digital sales.


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    Cooking Mama: Cookstar available direct from publisher!

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 13:26:16 +0000

    https://shop.cookingmamacookstar.com/

    In stock right now (8am CST 4/15/2020) $39.99 plus $5 shipping.

    There’s been a bunch of scuttlebutt around this game being delisted from the eShop, supposedly mining bitcoin and a disagreement between the publisher and the IP owner. No matter the truth, grab it at retail pricing and don’t pay scalpers on eBay.


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    Xbox One X (as-is condition, console only FOR REPAIR, PARTS ONLY NOT NEW IN BOX, YOU MIGHT NEED TO FIX THEM understood? NOTNEW) $139.99 (Ebay seller)

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:56:12 +0000

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Microsoft-Xbox-One-X-1TB-Black-Console-as-is-for-repair-or-parts-only/264227168298

     

    YMMV obviously--I ordered two of these a month ago and they have been running fine for me.  All I had to do was reinstall the newest system update and they have both been fine with no issues.  One system's issue noted was "freezes" and the other was "no video". 

     

    It says he has only 2 in stock, but I bought two a while back and the listing has remained active for the entire time with stock available, so he probably leaves the number low to keep demand going. This is probably a bulk buyer who doesn't extensively troubleshoot the systems.  I am not affiliated with the seller.  Cosmetically, the systems are nice enough to trade in without taking a refurb fee when stores re-open for business.


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    Target Circle Deals April 19th - April 25th: 30% Off Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Pro

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 08:20:54 +0000

    30% Off Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Pro Wired PC Gaming Headset (Expires April 25th)

    30% Off Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero Wireless Headset for PC (Expires April 25th)

    25% Off ROCCAT Vulcan Aimo Keyboard Black & White/Silver (Expires April 25th)

    25% Off ROCCAT Kain Aimo Wireless Mouse Black & White (Expires April 25th)

    25% Off ROCCAT Kain Aimo Mouse Black & White (Expires April 25th)

    10% Off My Arcade Gamestation Assorted Items (Expires April 22nd)

    25% Off ROCCAT Kain 102 Aimo Mouse PC Gaming, White (Expires April 25th)


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    PM Studios "Stay Safe" Sale - Featuring Switch/PS4, and Limited Run Games.

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 21:06:29 +0000

    PM Studios online store is back and they made a new sale featuring new reprints, overall deals and restock on rare out-of-print titles from Limited Run Games.

     

    https://twitter.com/PMStudiosUSA/status/1253401043414781959

     

    Also all orders over $49.99 will get Cytus Alpha Limited Edition Original Soundtrack CD for free with the Coupon "FREEGIFT".

     

    Kinda sick move they did now.

     

    https://www.pm-studios.com/store

     

    Edit: Price list.

     

    Reprints/Pre-Orders: 
     
    Horizon Chase Turbo (Switch) - $29.99
    Ministry of Broadcast (Steelbook Edition) (Switch) - $39.99 
     
    Deals:
     
    Deemo (Switch) $39.99 - $19.99
    Opus Collection (Switch) $39.99 - 19.99
    Horizon Chase Turbo (First Print - PS4) $29.99 - $14.99
    Hover (Switch) - $29.99 - $24.99
    WILL: A Wonderful World Limited Edition (Plush, 120 page Artbook, etc) : $79.99 $69.99
    WILL: A Wonderful World - Artbook: $29.99 - $24.99

    Limited Run Games products:
    Mercenaries Series Double Pack (PAX Exclusive): $69.99
    Mercenaries Wings Limited Edition (PS4 - LRG) : $59.99
    Mercenaries Wings Limited Edition (Switch - LRG): $59.99
    Musynx First Print (Vita - LRG): $29.99
    Deemo: The Last Recital (Vita - LRG): $29.99
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    Iffy's Online Store 20% Off Everything, Golden Week Sale, Ends 5/6

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 20:19:06 +0000

    "Happy Golden Week! Receive 20% off all items added to your cart until 5/6!!
    Free shipping on all US orders over $57.99!"

     

    https://www.iffysonlinestore.com/

     

    Limited Editions included.

     

    A couple Switch recommendations (prices before discount),

     

    Moero Chronicle Hyper Standard Edition $29.99

     

    Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force Standard Edition $39.99

     

    Enjoy.


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